Cytology Prep Technician Lead

Sonic Healthcare USA; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) match

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision

Free lab services

Job summary

Sonic Healthcare USA in Las Vegas, NV is hiring a Cytology Technician for a full-time, first-shift role. You will perform Cytology Preparatory duties, supervise Cytoprep technicians, and help manage daily QC and supplies in a fast-paced lab.

We value safety, accuracy, and teamwork. Candidates should have at least one year cytology experience, strong reading/writing skills, basic computer skills, and the ability to handle unusual specimens with sound judgment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year cytology processing experience; 2 years preferred.
• Strong reading, writing and analytical skills.
• Basic computer skills and ability to follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Cytoprep technicians and prioritize daily workload.
• Ensure QC, inventory, and safety compliance in Cytology operations.
• Assist in selecting specimen prep techniques and troubleshooting.
• Operate standard laboratory instruments in a fast-paced setting.

Skills

Cytology processing

Workload prioritization

Reading and writing

Analytical skills

Computer basics

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position Qualifications:

We’re not just a workplace - we’re a Great Place to Work certified employer!

Proudly certified as a Great Place to Work, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment. At Sonic Healthcare USA, we emphasize teamwork and innovation. Check out our job openings and advance your career with a company that values its team members!

You put the pro in medical laboratory professional. You’ve got problem-solving instincts, a passion for patient care, and the technical training to deliver quality results. You’re also looking for great benefits, the support of an all-star team, and an opportunity to grow your career.

Join our front line of #HealthcareHeroes! Our mission is to advance the health and wellbeing of our communities as a leader in clinical laboratory solutions. Quality is in our DNA – is it in yours?

This opportunity is -

Location: Las Vegas, NV

Status: Full-time

Shift: 1st

Benefit Eligible

In this role, you will:

• Performs all job duties in the Cytology Preparatory Department as described under the Cytoprep Technician job description. In addition, is responsible for the general supervision of all Cytoprep technicians, prioritizes the daily workload, and assumes responsibility for the daily QC and supply inventory.
• Familiarity with unusual specimens and/or requests and be able to resolve or refer them appropriately.
• Assist all Cytoprep techs in proper selection of specimen preparatory techniques and problem resolution.
• Work in a fast-paced laboratory environment
• Champion safety, compliance, and quality control

All you need is:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of cytology processing experience preferred, minimum of one year required
• Basic computer skills, fine motor skills, ability to read and interpret basic technical procedures.
• Strong reading, writing, and analytical skills
• Ability to operate general laboratory equipment, including but not limited to: telephones, computers, automated analyzers, centrifuges, microscopes, manual and automated pipettes, and audible alarms.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment proficiency screening exam and visual color discrimination test.
• Successful completion of annual continuing education units per state licensure and/or ASCP guidelines.

We’ll give you:

• Appreciation for your work
• A feeling of satisfaction that you’ve helped people
• Opportunity to grow in your profession
• Free lab services for you and your dependents
• Work-life balance, including Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Help saving for retirement, with a 401(k) plus a company match
• A sense of belonging – we’re a community!

We also want you to know:

This role will have routine access to Protected Health Information (PHI). Employees will be trained on reasonable safeguards and are expected to maintain strict confidentiality, as well as abide by all applicable privacy and security standards. Employees are expected only to access PHI when it is required to fulfill job duties.Sonic Healthcare USA is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive workplace for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, training, and benefits.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Work Shift:

Job Category:

Laboratory Operations

Company:

Laboratory Medicine Consultants LTD

Sonic Healthcare USA is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive workplace for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.